Sydney’s cost of living
The 2022 half yearly global rankings are out. Sydney’s cost of living? 47th overall. These indices are relative to New York City (NYC), which means that for New York, each... Read moreResidential
Our ideal client
Our ideal client is someone who enjoys their Saturday morning catching up on the weekend news and social media while getting their car washed i.e., they believe in outsourcing, not... Read moreThe Auction lingo
Having to bid at auction can be intimidating if not confusing when listening to the auction lingo, also known as the Auction Chant. I will only take rises of $10,000... Read moreSydney property prices, Inflation and Interest Rates
Sydney property prices and the relationship between Inflation and Interest Rates Read moreBuying a property
Buying a property – is it a bargain, a discounted one or is it below its fair market price? You make money when buying a property not when selling it. So... Read moreDIY property buyer
A DIY Property buyer (all on their own) tends to rely on a real estate agent’s comparable properties. That is “T” for trouble. Agents quote inappropriate comparable properties to qualify... Read moreRenovating an apartment to sell
Renovating an apartment to sell has as much price-pushing power as it does in free standing homes but the process requires more forward planning. Before leaping into renovating an apartment... Read moreBuy a property as a home or investment
Whether you want to build a real estate portfolio or buy a property as a home or investment is an important step to take – it is a long-term decision.... Read moreRent or buy your home
Let’s look at whether to rent or buy your home and which one has really worked out better over the long term in Australia. According to The Reserve Bank of... Read moreDesktop valuation
Sydney’s booming property market is not only impacting first home buyers or home makers for that matter, it is also affecting the manner in which lenders conduct their valuation for... Read more